Reciting rosary

[billcu1]

I’ve never got into the rosary myself but I would like to start. When one announces a mystery do they then pray for what they want or recite the scriptures given for that announciation? I am interested in the mystics and if it’s god’s will would like to pray for those graces.

Bill

 

[Woolybabe]

I have found reading a book called “praying the Rosary bead by bead” very helpful. I have it on my kindle. Also if you have an iPhone you can get an app called “irosary” I also found that helpful. I hope this helps. I am still new to praying it, so am still learning.

 

[IronMIke]

Just curious and respectful question.

Would it not be more productive to pray as many Hail Mary’s as The Lords Prayer?

We need no mediator nor intercession with God.

 

[billcu1]

Just curious and respectful question.

Would it not be more productive to pray as many Hail Mary’s as The Lords Prayer?

We need no mediator nor intercession with God.

I don’t quite see your point. But Mary is considered an intercessor to Jesus.

Bill

 

[IronMIke]

I don’t quite see your point. But Mary is considered an intercessor to Jesus.

Bill

I am saying we have a direct relationship with God, so use it.

I think its a value not fully utilized.

 

[Don_Jackson]

I am saying we have a direct relationship with God, so use it.

I think its a value not fully utilized.

With equal respect and curiosity, do you ever pray for others when they ask you, or have you ever asked others to pray for you?

If so, shouldn’t they and you just go directly to God themselves and yourself?

 

[PrayHarder]

I’ve never got into the rosary myself but I would like to start. When one announces a mystery do they then pray for what they want or recite the scriptures given for that announciation? I am interested in the mystics and if it’s god’s will would like to pray for those graces.

Bill

You can pray for your intentions. After all, what’s the point of praying the rosary if you don’t make it personal? However, I also find that praying the scriptural rosary (that’s what it’s called when you read scripture with the rosary) is a great way to meditate and discover what you truly need, not just what you want. Every time I read the scriptural passage when praying, I always discover something new and often discover new people and situations that need my prayers.

And to follow up with the sales pitch, if you want to get more out of the rosary I suggest you check out the rosary guide I wrote. It has some great ideas for prayer meditation and intentions for each mystery. See my signature.

 

[catholicanne]

I read the scriptures and then meditate on the mysteries. Really helps me understand Christ and his sacrifice better. Also makes me want to be a better person.

 

[beehumble]

I suggest you pray it as found in many guides such as “Pray the Rosary”. Sites like EWTN have online rosary instruction. After praying it the general way found in the guides for at least several months, you could then try things like the Scriptural rosary. At least that is what I would do - go with the common way first, then maybe try other ways later.

Concentrate on the words of the prayer, but do think about the mystery being prayed. Delve into it (meditate on it) . For example, the Visitation Mystery - I picture young Mary, herself pregnant with the Messiah, humbly making her way to Elizabeth’s, and Mary is joyous for herself yes, but also for Elizabeth who is older and will have a child! And once there, I think of Mary cooking, cleaning, doing laundry for Elizabeth - all these simple, humble things even while pregnant with the Messiah and having seen an angel etc. My love for God and for Bl. Mary grows as I think these things, with the Hail Mary’s acting as a back drop of words like music to these thoughts.

The rosary is a powerful prayer- you will find that out!

God bless you.

 

[IronMIke]

With equal respect and curiosity, do you ever pray for others when they ask you, or have you ever asked others to pray for you?

If so, shouldn’t they and you just go directly to God themselves and yourself?

Not the same thing. I ask others to pray for me indeed…, as well i tell them don’t pray to me. I don’t ask them to be my mediator to God.

 

[HillbillyHermit]

I’ve never got into the rosary myself but I would like to start. When one announces a mystery do they then pray for what they want or recite the scriptures given for that announciation? I am interested in the mystics and if it’s god’s will would like to pray for those graces.

Bill

Here’s somethin’ you might want to check out from the Vatican’s site:LINK

There is also Blessed John Paul II’s excellent Apostolic Letter: ROSARIUM VIRGINIS MARIAE, which has many useful suggestions.

Here’s one quote from the above that might help you out:
**"With the Rosary, the Christian people sits at the school of Mary and is led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love. "
**

 

[HillbillyHermit]

Just curious and respectful question.

Would it not be more productive to pray as many Hail Mary’s as The Lords Prayer?

We need no mediator nor intercession with God.

A good start would be to read the Catechism, paragraphs 2673-2679.

 

[IronMIke]

A good start would be to read the Catechism, paragraphs 2673-2679.

Pot / Kettle.

A mediator or intercession with God is not required.

 

[HillbillyHermit]

Pot / Kettle.

A mediator or intercession with God is not required.

Some good education is. Like I said, it’s a good start. Maybe instead of hijacking this thread any further, it would be a good idea to start a new one with your questions.

Paragraphs 963-975 of the Catechism would be more good reading about the Church’s teachings on Mary.

One more thing to ponder:
**The intercession of the saints. “Being more closely united to Christ, those who dwell in heaven fix the whole Church more firmly in holiness… They do not cease to intercede with the Father for us, as they proffer the merits which they acquired on earth through the one mediator between God and men, Christ Jesus… So by their fraternal concern is our weakness greatly helped.”(493)Do not weep, for I shall be more useful to you after my death and I shall help you then more effectively than during my life.(494) (1997 Catechism of the Catholic Church 956)

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*493 LG 49 cf. 1Tm 2,5
494 St. Dominic, dying, to his brothers. *

:tiphat:

 

[IronMIke]

Some good education is. Like I said, it’s a good start. Maybe instead of hijacking this thread any further, it would be a good idea to start a new one with your questions.

Paragraphs 963-975 of the Catechism would be more good reading about the Church’s teachings on Mary.

One more thing to ponder:
**The intercession of the saints. “Being more closely united to Christ, those who dwell in heaven fix the whole Church more firmly in holiness… They do not cease to intercede with the Father for us, as they proffer the merits which they acquired on earth through the one mediator between God and men, Christ Jesus… So by their fraternal concern is our weakness greatly helped.”(493)Do not weep, for I shall be more useful to you after my death and I shall help you then more effectively than during my life.(494) (1997 Catechism of the Catholic Church 956)

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*493 LG 49 cf. 1Tm 2,5
494 St. Dominic, dying, to his brothers. *

:tiphat:

That is my point, intercession is not needed nor a mediator to have a relationship with God.

If you believe it is mandatory, well I guess you have a right to that opinion.

 

[HillbillyHermit]

I don’t think it is mandatory. There’s a lot that isn’t mandatory, but that doesn’t mean it’s not good/helpful for us. No offense, but your first reply in this thread seemed more like one that would come from a Protestant. I saw “Catholicism” listed as your religion and wanted to provide reliable information about Mary and the communion/intercession of the Saints.

St. Paul asked people to pray for him and the other Apostles: 1Th 5:25, 2Th 3:1, Col 4:3, Eph 6:18-20

He (and the Apostles) also prayed for others: 2Co 13:7-9, 2Th 1:11-12, Col 1:3 & 9, Phm 1:4-7

And some comforting words from St. Paul:

26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words. 27 And he who searches the hearts of men knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans (RSV) 8)

Anyway…
Hopefully the OP has found some useful answers to his questions. I think Blessed JP2’s Apostolic Letter “On the Rosary” will be helpful.

 

[billcu1]

I am saying we have a direct relationship with God, so use it.

I think its a value not fully utilized.

Since sin I’m not quite sure how good our relationship with god without the redeemer is. That’s the point of all this

Bill

 

[IronMIke]

Since sin I’m not quite sure how good our relationship with god without the redeemer is. That’s the point of all this

Bill

Mary nor Saints forgive your sins, God does. That is why you should have a relationship with Him. As told to us in Timothy 2:5

 

[catholicanne]

Mary nor Saints forgive your sins, God does. That is why you should have a relationship with Him. As told to us in Timothy 2:5

I really think you’re missing the point. No one is asking Mary or any saint to forgive their sins. No one is saying praying the rosary or asking Mary or a saint for their intersession is necessary to being a Catholic. What people ARE saying is that doing those things helps them have a closer relationship to God. If it helps other people, what do you care? If you have no desire to have a relationship with Mary or a saint, why hijack this thread? Mosey along and let those of us who do find value in praying the Rosary have a nice discussion.

 

[billcu1]

I don’t think it is mandatory. There’s a lot that isn’t mandatory, but that doesn’t mean it’s not good/helpful for us. No offense, but your first reply in this thread seemed more like one that would come from a Protestant. I saw “Catholicism” listed as your religion and wanted to provide reliable information about Mary and the communion/intercession of the Saints.

St. Paul asked people to pray for him and the other Apostles: 1Th 5:25, 2Th 3:1, Col 4:3, Eph 6:18-20

He (and the Apostles) also prayed for others: 2Co 13:7-9, 2Th 1:11-12, Col 1:3 & 9, Phm 1:4-7

And some comforting words from St. Paul:

Anyway…
Hopefully the OP has found some useful answers to his questions. I think Blessed JP2’s Apostolic Letter “On the Rosary” will be helpful.

No praying the rosary is a sacramental. Not a sacrament. It’s not required. I have read that Jesus is the head of the church and Mary is the neck. Graces come through her. Correct me if I’m wrong please but Mary has a special relationship with Jesus and is a mediator of sorts to him. Of course I believe god hears our ernest prayers but because of sin my point is that it might be better to go through Jesus or Mary. Or even ask another saint to pray.

Bill